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To discover more about the latest trends in digitalized traffic management, ITS International Magazine and Hikvision surveyed 150 professionals working in related fields. Respondents gave their views on how the latest digital technologies are being used to help manage traffic in new and more efficient ways.

The Beauval ZooPark in Saint Aignan sur cher France, looked to technology to help look after their animals, including sea-lions and a recent panda mother as well as her cubs. When the time came to revamp their systems in the Park, they turned to systems integrator SRTC, who used Hikvision cameras for the task.

As we step into 2023, Hikvision would like to share some insights into seven key trends coming to the fore in the security industry.

Research shows that congestion charging can reduce traffic volumes in cities by as much as 30%. But perceived unfairness in how charges are applied can make these kinds of schemes very unpopular, especially at first. There’s good news, though: smart video solutions can support far more equitable congestion charging approaches, leading to faster acceptance, and improved traffic management outcomes.

Speeding and other forms of dangerous driving put other road users at risk, leading to millions of accidents a year. That’s why cities and highways authorities are investing in AI-powered smart video solutions that detect and sanction traffic violations reliably and efficiently.

Global supply chain issues, unpredictable order volumes and customer expectations for faster, more flexible delivery options make logistics management more challenging than ever. The latest generation of AIoT solutions can help you boost your efficiency, performance, and competitive advantage. Read the new white paper by Logistics Management Magazine and Hikvision to find out how.

Hikvision’s new TandemVu PTZ cameras include multiple lenses in one unit, delivering both panoramas and detailed, zoomed-in views of the same large site simultaneously.

Nighttime video security is important in our industry. Getting a good security camera with good low light capabilities, then, is crucial. This buyers’ guide discusses some of the key points to consider when selecting a low light camera.

This report is based on a 2022 asmag.com-Hikvision reader survey aimed at understanding low-light camera market use and user preferences, and identifying future trends.

Smart video solutions gives retailers new opportunities to drive efficiency, helping them make data-driven decisions to streamline their operations.

A True 8K solution requires more than just UHD cameras. Hikvision stands out from the crowd by providing an all-encompassing solution powered by front- and back-end products with 8K capabilities

Hikvision strives to use advanced and thoughtful technologies to bridge the gap between teachers, students and knowledge.

The costs of farming equipment are also going up, with more farmers relying on technology to manage their farms and improve their yields. However, a farm is a difficult place to secure, often with vast areas of land to patrol. One way to tackle this is to use remote security solutions – and thermal imaging can play a crucial role in these, maximizing their coverage and efficiency.

To ensure that more drivers pay attention, and respect road safety laws, city and highway authorities need smart technology solutions that detect and prevent bad driving.

From the more flexible work model comes more diversified remote collaboration needs and higher expectations for tools that can prop up these needs.

Hikvision has launched a new range of PT-Series pan & tilt cameras to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses.

With a huge array of online and in-store shopping options available, stores need to deliver great customer experiences to stay ahead. To do that, they need to take advantage of key technologies – such as smart video – which provides a real-time view of customer needs in store and supports faster, more responsive service.

Hikvision's highly intelligent Speed Measurement Solution detects offending vehicles in both high-speed and low-speed environments, and it helps increase road safety and provide an effective deterrent for speeding in the future.

UR Fog partners with Hikvision to create highly innovative 'fogging' solutions that make it impossible for intruders to see their surroundings, thereby stopping them in their tracks.

Traditional alarm systems may tell home and business owners there's a potential problem: but not exactly what's going on. To provide enhanced security assurance and total peace of mind, the Hikvision AX PRO Wireless Alarm System provides 'visible alarms' that verify security incidents and provide photo or video evidence in real time – direct to users' mobile phones.

In the security industry, quick and decisive action is needed to ensure that we do our best toward meeting climate targets and creating a more sustainable future.

To overcome the challenges of traditional fall-prevention solutions, and to ensure the best possible health outcomes for patients, forward-looking care providers are installing radar-powered fall-detection solutions.

SBOMs can provide visibility into a more secure future, ultimately paving the way for previously untapped business priorities and more seamless operations

Low-light imaging technology goes much further in protecting worksites, people, and assets during night time and off-duty hours. This critical technology is now applied to a much more diverse range of security products and getting integrated with AI capabilities. With that integration comes the benefits of cameras that "see in the dark in full color," reaching more kinds of security settings and scenarios.

Zhijiang Hydrological Station is situated on the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. Like all rivers this needs to be carefully monitored to make sure its levels are maintained, and that timely flood warnings can be issued to keep communities living by the river safe.

AI innovator Irida Labs has integrated PerCV.ai, its software and services platform, into the Hikvision DeepinView AI camera series.

Evolving technologies are changing the way buildings are managed and have become a crucial part of running a successful and efficient venue, for instance for sports events.

Smart video has an especially powerful role to play in the retail industry. It helps to enhance customer experiences, boost sales, improve operational controls and streamline costly manual processes.

Technology innovation drives the improvement of people's standard of living, and new applications are emerging one after another to help people cope with real problems in their daily lives. Hikvision is focused on developing innovative solutions that create new value to individuals, communities, and businesses.

Multi-classroom learning eliminates the distance gap, making it easier to share high-quality education resources among different classrooms.

Smart video solutions allow authorities to improve the safety of drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and other road users in a number of key ways.

When deployed and managed properly, SBOMs can provide a 360-degree view of an organization's risk exposure to software supply chain threats and vulnerabilities.

TandemVu PTZ cameras enhances parking lot security with full coverage of parking areas, accurate target identification, proactive intruder deterrence, and outstanding vision at night.

Intercom products address a crucial part of the security, communications and convenience needs in both residential and business sectors.

Alarms, security cameras, and access systems are becoming increasingly popular as people strive to make their homes a secure and comforting haven – even within the context of their busy lives. Hikvison has a range of smart devices to provide that in-home peace of mind – and they can all be controlled from one place.

As educational institutions around the world embark on the journey of digital transformation, adding an interactive flat panel in the classroom has become more common.

Every industry has now been prompted to reinforce their network security and strengthen their online protections. Here, we would like to offer some basic tips and practices to harden your network and keep your security devices protected.

When it comes to addressing congestion challenges in cities, smart video is a major asset to provide real-time traffic awareness and support faster, more effective responses to the build-up of vehicles at junctions and on busy routes.

Hikvision has begun working with environmental protection partners to provide intelligent video technologies that protect pangolins – guardians of the forest.

Working with Hikvision, Kepler Vision Technologies has developed Kepler Night Nurse, an industry leading solution for protecting vulnerable clients in residential care facilities.

Leading auditoriums, arenas and stadiums around the world are deploying smart video solutions that can automate routine security checks and trigger alerts in real time in the event of an accident or other incident, helping security staff respond faster and more effectively.

Smart video provides unique insights based on real-time traffic awareness. Discover the five ways that help authorities to tackle their congestion and emissions challenges.

Hikvision’s new TandemVu PTZ cameras include multiple lenses in one unit, delivering both panoramas and detailed, zoomed-in views of the same large site simultaneously.

Angang Steel adopted Hikvision’s automatic temperature measurement solution to help the workers get further away from accidents and dangers, but closer to efficient and safe working conditions.

This is a Product Manager Q&A Blog introducing how the Hikvision Live Series Webcam helps create new consumer experiences and lifestyle possibilities.

The excellent alarm systems need to be highly reliable, simple to install and use, and able to provide real-time security alerts – with minimal false positives. Follow our 6 tips for choosing the alarm system that’s right for your home or business.

Entering 2022, the world continues to endure the pandemic. But the security industry has, no doubt, continued to shift, adapt, and develop in spite of things. Hikvision would like to share some of our ideas and expectations about key trends that will likely affect the security industry in 2022 and perhaps even further into the future.

Video-based onboard system improves vehicle security with reliable footage recording and route deviation or speeding alarms and abnormal driving behavior analysis.

Qingdao Port has partnered with Hikvision to roll out an intelligent tally system at 84 cranes across the facility. The smart solution – which uses AI technology to recognize container and trailer ID numbers and to make them electronically ‘readable’ – allows tally clerks to perform the majority of their daily tasks remotely from the comfort of a temperature-controlled operations room.

One key technology for next-generation logistics management is smart video, an evolution of the cameras that companies have been using in their warehouses, distribution centers (DCs), and yards for decades. While traditional cameras were used for security monitoring only, smart video solutions use AI, machine learning and other advanced technologies to boost efficiency, productivity, and even worker health and safety.

Elter, in partnership with Hikvision, has created an innovative solution for detecting graffiti on trains and other vehicles, delivering major time and cost savings for operators. Hikvision interviewed Thomas Anglo, CEO and co-founder of Elter, to find out what’s so special about the new graffiti-busting solution, and how the company’s partnership with Hikvision is driving AI innovation for the transportation and logistics industries.

Getting the full potential of HD requires an in-depth review of your end-to-end security infrastructure. Here are our 3 top tips for making the jump to HD.

To protect animals and visitors, Riyadh Animal Shelter needs to monitor its buildings, and the surrounding area, 24 hours a day. To boost security, and to maximize time and resources for looking after animals, Hikvision has contributed a new, AI-powered smart-video solution.

To help you protect your business – and do more with less – Hikvision has created a package of cool security solutions that automate security alerts and allow you to monitor your sites and buildings from anywhere, 24 hours a day.

The age of IoT and AI means that physical and IT security are no longer separate domains. Instead, everything is connected, and you need to converge your security leadership, teams, capabilities, and technologies to navigate the evolving risk landscape.

To keep children as safe as possible between home and school, leading security solutions use smart capabilities such as AI to help protect students, bus operators, and to ensure that vehicles are safe and well maintained at all times.

Large teams are often needed to monitor industrial and oil and gas sites in remote areas, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, creating significant challenges in terms of staffing and the associated costs. The good news for such companies – especially if they operate in remote locations – is that smart video and AI solutions can help increase site security, safety, and efficiency – all at a fraction of the cost of manual patrols.

Small businesses can also harness the power of AI to improve your security, save time, and reduce costs – thanks to Hikvision’s AcuSense technology

The Hikvision teamed up with the Sanjiangyuan National Park Administration to set up two inspection points in Hoh Xil. A long-distance monitoring system has also been set up to carry out inspections of various ecosystem types, natural landscapes, and wild animals.

Using a powerful VMS like HikCentral Professional, users can add vehicle information to the platform, and categorize them into different types. It provides numerous business benefits.

Hikvision’s new solar camera range is helping to maximize security at sites where no reliable ‘grid’ energy source is available. We interviewed Hikvision’s product manager for IP cameras, Jayson Gao.

Hikvision ITS Solution Manager shared thoughts on which technological advances or trends in vision technology will have the biggest impact on road transport enforcement over the next year or so.

By making AI security features available to homeowners and SMB organizations for the first time, AcuSense technology is powering more effective security, more efficiency, and faster ROI for customers in these important markets.

Securing energy is no mean feat, the goal is to maintain constant production, transformation, and distribution of power, across the whole infrastructure – safely.

With the technology being matured and more products available in the marketplace resulting in cost reductions, the security goals of SMBs are evolving and getting more advanced.

Hikvision recently expanded its camera range with ColorVu technology. We asked Hikvision product manager Jerry Xu to explain how the cameras offer high-quality lenses and sensors for clear, full-color imaging, even in the dark with ColorVu technology. Click to read more.

Logistics parks often process hundreds of incoming trucks a day – putting major pressure on available docks. To maximize efficiency and throughput, and to create an audit trail for all shipments, forward-thinking logistics companies are turning to a new generation of smart video solutions.

As businesses face more dynamic cyber threat actors than ever before, Zero Trust is recognized as a leading cybersecurity framework for addressing the expanding threat landscape.

Injured sea turtles recovering at the Lampedusa Turtle Rescue have to be monitored 24 hours a day. To support this important work, Hikvision has contributed a video system that helps the staff and volunteers to track their recovery.

With AcuSense, you can help your customers upgrade to innovative, AI-powered security capabilities – at only a small incremental cost to their business.

On the journey to implementing Zero Trust, it’s best to be proactive and consider your organization’s needs for both securing assets and data as well as how end users will respond to new security protocols.

Thanks to Hikvision AcuSense and ColorVu technologies, small business and home owners can enjoy a relaxed summertime break with a powerful security solution looking after their premises and assets remotely.

In all kinds of sites and facilities, fire can cause major health and safety risks – as well as untold damage to installations and goods. The good news is that a new generation of smart video and thermal imaging solution is dramatically speeding up fire responses, helping business of all types to protect their people and assets.

If you operate in a hazardous environment, or work with potentially dangerous or flammable materials, our explosion-proof cameras can help you boost your health and safety and minimize the risk of fires and explosions.

To protect your data and assets, you need video solutions that are ‘secure-by-design’, and ‘secure-by-default’. But what do these commonly used cybersecurity terms actually mean?

With the help of smart cameras, screens and management tools, engagement can advance hand-in-hand with accessibility to create a new benchmark for digital learning.

Hikvision’s new AX PRO wireless alarm system allows you to respond to security breaches 24x7, while also minimizing false positives. To find out how it delivers “simplicity through innovation” we asked Hikvision product manager Shawn He to tell us more about AX PRO products, their unique features – including ‘dual tech’ intrusion prevention – and how they help businesses and home owners protect both people and property.

By combining radar and video technologies, you can boost your perimeter security with multi-dimensional perception – which helps you see and respond to incidents faster.

Smaller business and homeowners can now benefit from this extra layer of security, which gives more peace of mind, since intruders can be flagged even before they get to the front door.

To maximize your security, you need access gates and turnstiles that are highly reliable, and durable enough to last for years with minimal maintenance. You also need super-fast, accurate access solutions that can identify people in milliseconds, and let them pass before queues ever build up.

For all organizations, balancing privacy requirements with effective video security is all about understanding your responsibilities – and ensuring that your technology solutions match up.

For logistics providers that pack, quality check, and deliver thousands of parcels every day, supply chain monitoring and security can be a major challenge. Fortunately, digital solutions now exist that create an end-to-end audit trail for every single parcel passing through your facility – helping you minimize lost goods and to meet your delivery Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

The robots are here! But they’re not about to replace us… they’re actually helping to keep us safe. Discover how AI-powered video can protect and support the work of factory staff, who need to stay attentive at all times.

Maintaining wind turbines in remote and wild locations can be dangerous, as well as time consuming. To address these challenges, a number of leading wind farms are rolling out smart, remote turbine inspection solutions that boost maintenance efficiency, while also dramatically improving safety for maintenance teams.

One key way to prevent damaging attacks on IoT devices is to improve the defenses of these devices. And the most effective way to prevent breaches is to implement security during device production – often known as ‘Secure-by-Design’ production.

An AI-powered Fall Detection camera constantly scans and monitors a location, intelligently detecting when a person is in its field of view, and using pre-programmed height thresholds to identify if that person is upright or not.

All camera manufacturers and customers need to be fully aware that the more cyber-resilient their cameras are, the less interesting they are for unauthorized hackers to gain access.

Multi-dimensional perception capabilities will play a fundamental role in taking the video security industry to the next level. Until now, capturing visual images was the core and only perception capability of video security systems. Today, more ‘senses’ are being added to video security systems, enabling them to collect multi-dimensional data and information.

Discover the three key ways that smart video can help traffic enforcement units manage and respond to traffic violations better and faster than ever before.

Hikvision is dedicated to achieving excellence, which is one of our core values, and that’s why we’ve created #SeeClear: a set of technologies designed to give you a precise, uninterrupted view of every situation.

Looking ahead at 2021, we have high hopes, and Hikvision would like to share some encouraging ideas and thoughts here regarding key trends that may affect the security industry in both the short- and long-term.

A luxury watersports and beach club in Italy maximizes perimeter protection with a combination of high-definition panoramic cameras and advanced thermal imaging technology from Hikvision.

For safe Back to Business, it is imperative to create a health and safety policy that business should operate alongside their technology investment.

For intelligent video cameras to truly help organizations get back to business, there’re four key areas that need to be adhered to for an optimal product installation.

In this blog, we explore how cutting-edge AI-powered cameras can protect workers, customers, visitors, and businesses themselves.

The latest generation of smart video solutions can help logistics parks optimize operations, and gain new competitive edge.

Discover how cloud can make premises security of small and medium-sized businesses more cost-effective, efficient, flexible, scalable, and ultimately more effective with convergence and automation.

New technologies are carrying superior educational resources further, providing students in secluded areas with more effective instruction while transforming the ways that teachers organize classes.

Intelligent traffic systems help constricted urban spaces to keep vehicles flowing freely.

Hard hats save lives: but only if people wear them. Discover how intelligent, AI-powered hard-hat cameras are helping to ensure workers in dangerous locations stay safe at all times.

Businesses all over the world are starting to reopen, smart video can help you to automate monitoring for social distancing guidelines, streamline temperature checks at points of entry, and ensure that masks are worn in line with local requirements.

Some companies are embedding safeguards into their development processes to reduce the risks. You could see them as ‘Sheriffs’, taking steps to make this cybersecurity ‘Wild West’ a little safer.

In this blog, we talk you through different types of low-light cameras, including some of the latest Hikvision technologies to help you understand the workarounds for low-light and pitch-black monitoring.

At Hikvision, we put quality at the heart of everything we do, from choosing materials and suppliers, to testing products in the harshest environments. All this means we can create the best, most durable security solutions for your business – helping you protect your assets and people long into the future.

Thermal cameras help detect temperature anomalies to monitor a location for critical changes in temperature that suggest a fire may be about to break out.

Automating manual processes across all our products facilities helps us save time and maximize our efficiency. Even more importantly, though, it ensures we deliver excellent quality products for our customers every single time, with minimal risk of assembly or testing errors.

A smarter security solution can be designed with focus on the front-end cameras, established from the backend, or thoroughly rolled out with the whole structure as a turnkey solution.

To help protect people’s privacy and address regulations, privacy redaction solutions are emerging across the security industry. Privacy masking, an efficient and practical approach, has been available in the market for some time to help simplify and implement protection in video security.

Temperature screening will remain important for reopening and resuming businesses of all types.

Warehouses that incorporate Hikvision AcuSense technology can increase security with accurate trespassing alerts on the detection of a human intrusion event, while their security staff can focus on the true events and act properly.

How smart video can help keep miners safe, with crystal clear imaging in low-light conditions, and automated alerts for safety incidents.

A non-contact temperature screening solution can provide an efficient alternative, reducing manual testing time and the safety risk to those involved in detection.

Video security solution equipped with warning systems and immediate processing enables proactive capabilities, and will be a trend in the future for the industry. Here, if audio and video can be converged together, a real-time deterrent can be achieved – along with even more functionality.

Thermal camera protects forest with fire detection.

System convergence provides a solution that improves situational awareness and, therefore, the safety of organizations and their people and assets.

Top 7 trends for the security industry in 2023

Discover how to optimize and de-risk Line Haul Fleet Management with AIoT in our new white paper

PM Q&A: why Hikvision’s innovative and sustainable eDVR Series is a ground breaker for DVRs

ITS International & Hikvision survey highlights the growing role of AIoT in traffic management

Helping to care for zoo animals

Top 7 trends for the security industry in 2023

Be fair: why equitable congestion charging is effective

Optimize traffic violation enforcement with smart video

Discover how to optimize and de-risk Line Haul Fleet Management with AIoT in our new white paper

PM Q&A: why Hikvision’s innovative and sustainable eDVR Series is a ground breaker for DVRs

Buyer’s guide – 6 key considerations for low-light cameras

2022 Low-light camera survey: Top camera features for users

2022 Low-light camera survey: What do users prefer?

Driving retail efficiency through digital transformation: how smart video can help

Hikvision creates an ultra-high-definition experience with all-encompassing 8K solution

Boosting retail performance: 4 ways smart video can help

Hikvision's multi-classroom learning technology opens a window for students in mountainous areas

Remote security for modern farming

Boosting road safety with smart detection of traffic violation

The right tools for next-generation video conferencing

PM Q&A: What to expect from Hikvision's new PT-Series (pan & tilt) cameras

Never drop the ball on in-store customer experience: how smart video can help

Four ways of speeding detection to improve road safety

Hikvision and UR Fog intrusion alarm solutions: instant 'fogging' that stops intruders in their tracks

How Hikvision's AX PRO Wireless Alarm System delivers enhanced security assurance with 'visible alarms'

Going green in the security industry: Two key trends shaping a more sustainable future

Protecting elderly and vulnerable people in care facilities with intelligent, radar-powered fall detection technology

Leveraging SBOMs to advance security and business priorities

Low-light imaging being applied to more types of cameras, and integrated with AI capabilities

Hikvision AIoT technologies facilitate hydrological governance and flood prevention

Irida Labs and Hikvision: Pushing the boundaries of AI at the edge

Cutting-edge AIoT technologies drive efficient and sustainable venue operation

The top three benefits of smart video for retailers

How Hikvision technologies help people live better with expanded visibility

New multi-classroom learning technology solution boosts students' access to better education

Maximize road and driver safety with smart traffic cameras

Zero Trust & Software Bill of Materials (SBOM): why they're mission critical

How properties can maximize their parking lot security

How IP intercoms meet evolving security and communications needs

Integration streamlines in-home peace of mind

Interactive flat panels improve digital teaching and learning experiences

Five tips for hardening your security devices and networks

Keep city traffic flowing with smart video

Video technology from Hikvision aids endangered pangolin populations

Kepler Vision and Hikvision: protecting vulnerable clients in residential care facilities

Security and safety in large venues: how smart video can help

Keeping cities moving: 5 ways to manage traffic better with smart video

Fire prevention better than cure

PM Q&A: Hikvision TandemVu PTZ cameras – providing the big picture, and small details, in tandem

Hikvision technology helps steel maker to improve employee safety and efficiency

PM Q&A: Hikvision Live Webcams - Streaming new lifestyle possibilities

How to choose the right alarm system for your home or business

Top 8 trends for the security industry in 2022

Onboard video systems can increase vehicle and road safety

Improving working conditions for port staff with smart video technology

How smart logistics management helps you boost performance and security

Elter and Hikvision: partners in the fight against graffiti

3 top tips for your HD 'retrofit' deployments

How Riyadh Animal Shelter solves its security challenges with Hikvision

Cool security technologies for protecting your business

The convergence of physical and IT security – and what it means for your business

Keeping students safe on their journeys to school

How oil and gas companies can boost safety and security at remote sites

Security made easy with AI

Innovative technology to protect ecosystem in Sanjiangyuan

Managing vehicle entry with ANPR

PM Q&A: How Hikvision's solar cameras help provide security at remote sites

4 technology trends shaping the future of traffic management

AI security for homeowners and SMBs has arrived… with AcuSense from Hikvision

Securing energy for a power-hungry modern world

Video security in SMB market is getting more intelligent and connected

PM Q&A: How to achieve clear, full-color video footage even in the dark with ColorVu technology?

6 ways smart video solutions can drive dock management efficiency and performance

Common Cybersecurity Breach Scenarios Disrupted by Zero Trust

Supporting sea turtle conservation with Hikvision technology

3 ways that Hikvision AcuSense technology delivers new competitive edge for your business

The Journey to Zero Trust: best practices to achieve consensus at your organization

A technology triumvirate to help you chill this summer

Minimizing fire risks with smart video and thermal imaging